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Friday, July 23, 2004

Da Ali G Show: DA ALI G SHOW - AUG. EPISODES

Edition #9:“Peace”

Debut date:SUNDAY, AUG. 1 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET)

Other HBO playdates:Aug. 4 (10:30 p.m.), 5 (midnight) and 6 (2:45

a.m.)

HBO2 playdates:Aug. 2 (11:00 p.m.) and 3 (9:00 p.m.)

In New York to sell book ideas to high-profile publishers and

agents, Ali G pitches the following would-be bestsellers:“A Kiss on the Lips,” a vibrating book designed to stimulate the mind and more; “The Lord of the Rings,” an adaptation of the hit films; an Ali G “autobiography” of President Bush; and more.Bruno chats with fashion guru Leon Hall about which celebrities should be kept “in the ghetto” or sent on a “train to Auschwitz”; later, Bruno and “fashion police” James Campbell and Randy McLaughlin rate the attire of such Hollywood notables as Renee Zellweger, Peter Jackson and Paris Hilton.Ali G interviews U.S. Olympic president (and former swimming star) John Nabor about the upcoming games in Greece, pondering why there isn’t an Olympic competition for world-record events like Tallest Man or Longest Moustache.Borat travels to Nashville and Tucson to “learn to be country star.”There, he demonstrates a Kazakhstan line dance to willing square dancers, gets songwriting inspiration from country-music legend Porter Wagoner, and tests out a liberating new tune at a local lounge.

Cromwell), and later meets up with Sarah (Patricia Clarkson) and Bettina (Kathy Bates); Claire (Lauren Ambrose) focuses her talents on Edie (Mena Suvari); Federico (Freddy Rodriguez) tries to unload on Sophia (Idalis DeLeon); Vanessa (Justina Machado) does some detective work; Keith (Mathew St. Patrick) goes “out” to a bar with his co-workers; David (Michael C.Hall) drowns his stress; and Nate (Peter Krause) dares Brenda (Rachel Griffiths) to be honest with Joe (Justin Theroux), and receives some relationship advice himself.

Written by Bruce Eric Kaplan; directed by Peter Webber.

Episode #47:“Coming and Going”

Debut date:SUNDAY, AUG. 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

Other HBO playdates:Aug. 10 (11:00 p.m.), 11 (9:00 p.m.) and 14

(10:00 p.m.)

HBO2 playdate:Aug. 9 (10:00 p.m.)

Nate and Brenda take Maya (Brenna Leigh Tosh/Brownwyn Anne Tosh) on

a train ride; David tries to “sexorcize” his demons; Keith straightens out a conflict of interest; Federico starts sleeping on the job; George treads on Ruth’s garden; Vanessa and Angelica (Melissa Marsala) take some female matters into their own hands; and Claire enjoys “dancing” with Edie.

Written by Nancy Oliver; directed by Dan Attias.

Episode #48:“Grinding the Corn”

Debut date:SUNDAY, AUG. 15 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

Other HBO playdates:Aug. 17 (11:00 p.m.), 18 (9:00 p.m.) and 21

(9:30 p.m.)

HBO2 playdate:Aug. 16 (10:00 p.m.)

Ruth and Bettina take a road trip to Mexico, leaving the men of

Fisher & Diaz to some male bonding, and comic-book crime fighting;

David and

Keith open up after closing their “open” relationship; Claire warms up

teacher; and Nate can’t decide what he wants from Brenda, who turns to

old

friends to treat the pain.

Written by Rick Cleveland; directed by Alan Caso.

Episode #49:“The Black Forest”

Debut date:SUNDAY, AUG. 22 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

Other HBO playdates:Aug. 24 (11:00 p.m.), 25 (9:00 p.m.) and 28

(10:00 p.m.)

HBO2 playdate:Aug. 23 (10:00 p.m.)

Nate and Maya attend a memorial for Lisa (Lili Taylor), where some

discoveries ensue; David and Keith are inspired by a same-sex wedding;

George agrees to Ruth’s marriage stipulations; Federico is disturbed by the “new and improved” Vanessa; Brenda crosses a bridge with her therapy client; and Claire and Billy develop something in the darkroom.

Written by Jill Soloway and Craig Wright; directed by Peter Care.

Episode #50:“Bomb Shelter”

Debut date:SUNDAY, AUG. 29 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

Other HBO playdates:Aug. 31 (11:00 p.m.) and Sept. 1 (9:00 p.m.)

and 4 (11:00 p.m.)

HBO2 playdate:Aug. 30 (10:00 p.m.)

Ruth is giddy about an upcoming tantric workshop with George, who

retreats to the family’s emergency shelter; David’s last bite at a sushi restaurant threatens to cost him and Keith a lot more than the bill;

package. The new single hits radio July 26, while the album arrives in stores November 9.

Toby kicks off his “Big Throwdown” Tour in Foxboro, MA at the Gillette Stadium on July 24th. This is the only music concert at the Gillette Stadium this summer.The tour will go on to travel to more than 80 cities across the US.

date, to Eric’s chagrin; Drama’s pumped-up date struts her stuff at a bowling alley; Turtle finds an unusual way to get a date; and Vince turns on the charm for unsullied pop vixen Justine Chaplin (Leighton Meester).

Vince’s fling with a “cruelty-free” vegan, and her friendship with a laid-back LA “sherpa,” bring unexpected karma to the entourage; Eric pushes a promising new script set in Queens; Drama fears the disruptive power of his friends’ new relationships; and Turtle barters boots for booty.

Ari’s former assistant Josh (Josh Weinstein), now a competing agent, woos Vince and the boys at a wild Malibu beach party; Drama ponders an alternate career in the food-service industry; Eric puts Emily (Samaire Armstrong) in a compromising situation; and Turtle rankles Gary Busey at an art opening.

Written by Doug Ellin & Larry Charles; directed by Julian Farino.

Episode #7:“Just the Scene”

Debut date:SUNDAY, AUG. 29 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)

Other HBO playdates:Aug. 31 (1:00 a.m.) and Sept. 1 (10:00 p.m.),

3 (midnight) and 10 (midnight)

HBO2 playdates:Aug. 30 (9:00 p.m.) and Sept. 4 (midnight)

Eric is concerned over the choice of director - an indie loose

cannon named Billy Walsh (Rhys Coiro) - for Vince’s new film; Drama lobbies for a supporting role; and Ari finds he can’t mix business with pleasure.

From the Monolators: Just wanted to let everybody know that we’v posted a new Song Of The Month selection on our website! This time around it’s “I Want You” by Elvis Costello. Take a listen at www.themonolators.com in the Song Of The Month section, right in the middle of the page (well, upper middle).

Just wanted to let everybody know that we’v posted a new Song Of The Month selection on our website! This time around it’s “I Want You” by Elvis Costello. Take a listen at www.themonolators.com in the Song Of The Month section, right in the middle of the page (well, upper middle).